HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 25 November 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 25 November 2024Daily Quiz, November | By admin | November 25, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 25 November Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Cooperative Conference 2024:1) India hosted the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly for the first time.2) The conference officially launched the UN International Year of Cooperatives – 2025.3) The theme of the conference was "Sustainable Cooperatives for Economic Growth."Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 Relevance: PM Modi inaugurated the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Cooperative Conference 2024 in New Delhi.Explanation:Global Cooperative Conference 2024It is a historic event as India hosted the ICA General Assembly for the first time. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)The Conference will also mark the official launch of the UN International Year of Cooperatives – 2025. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Theme: “Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All.” (Hence, statement 3 is not correct)Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Lachit Borphukan:1) He is remembered for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671), where the Ahoms defeated the Mughal forces.2) The Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal is awarded to the best naval officer in India for exceptional service.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways paid obeisance to the great Ahom military commander Lachit Borphukan on his 402nd Birth anniversary.Explanation:Lachit BorphukanBorn on 24 November 1622 in Charaideo, Assam, he excelled in the art of Guerrilla Warfare.He is known for his exemplary leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671), where the Ahoms defeated the Mughal forces led by Raja Ramsingh under Aurangzeb. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)The battle was fought on the Brahmaputra river near Saraighat and was the last major attempt by the Mughals to extend their empire into Assam. He died on 25th April 1672 at the age of 49 in Jorhat, Assam.He was the inspiration behind strengthening India’s naval force and revitalizing inland water transport and creating infrastructure associated with it due to his great naval strategies.Award and HonourSince 1999 the Lachit Barphukan Gold Medal has been given to the best cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA). (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)On November 24 each year, Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) is celebrated state-wide in Assam to commemorate the heroism of Lachit Borphukan and the victory of the Assamese army at the Battle of Saraighat.Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | HistoryLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. With reference to Ashtamudi Lake, consider the following statements:1) It is located in the Kollam district of Kerala.2) It is fed by the Kallada river.3) It is the largest estuary ecosystem of Kerala.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Relevance: A recent episode of fish kill in Ashtamudi Lake has once again highlighted the increasing pollution into the lake.Explanation:Ashtamudi Lake is located in the Kollam district of Kerala. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)The lake is fed by the major river, Kallada. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)It is second only in size to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state. (Hence, statement 3 is not correct)The lake is connected to the Arabian Sea through the Ashtamudi Estuary.It is part of the Ashtamudi Wetland, which is a Ramsar Wetland site, recognized in 2002 for its international importance.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements about the Paris Agreement:1) The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and strives to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius.2) Countries under the agreement must submit their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every three years, with each successive NDC being more ambitious than the previous one.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Relevance: Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei is considering withdrawing his country from the Paris Agreement, which aims to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Explanation:What is the Paris Agreement?The Paris Agreement is an international accord that was adopted by nearly every country in 2015 to address climate change and its adverse effects. Its primary goal is to substantially reduce GHG emissions in a bid to limit global warming in this century to “well below” 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing the means to curb warming to 1.5 degrees. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)The agreement mentions the safer limit of 1.5 degrees based on a fact-finding report which found that breaching the threshold could lead to “some regions and vulnerable ecosystems” facing high risks, over an extended, decades-long period.The treaty also requires all Parties (countries which have joined the agreement) to state every five years what they are doing to tackle climate change — what is known as their nationally determined contribution (NDC). (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Each successive NDC is meant to reflect an increasingly higher degree of ambition compared to the previous version, according to the website of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Value AdditionArgentina is South America’s second-largest economy and the world’s 24th-largest emitter of GHGs. It comprises significant fossil fuel resources and exports, with the second-largest reserves of shale gas (a type of natural gas) and the fourth-largest reserves of shale oil worldwide.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Which of the following statements best describes the objective of Project 'Veer Gatha'? It aims to highlight the role of armed forces in national security and their contribution to technological advancements. It promotes the scientific achievements of Indian scientists during the last 75 years of independence under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. It seeks to educate students about the courageous acts and life stories of Gallantry Awardees to foster patriotism and civic values. It facilitates the creation of a digital repository of cultural artifacts to commemorate India's freedom struggle. Relevance: More than 1.76 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs have participated enthusiastically in Project Veer Gatha 4.0. Explanation:Project Veer GathaThe Government had launched Project 'Veer Gatha' as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to celebrate 75th year of Independence. It was launched under the Gallantry Awards Portal (GAP) in 2021, aims to share the courageous acts and life stories of Gallantry Awardees with students to foster patriotism and civic values. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | MiscellaneousLevel of Difficulty: Easy| Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
